Feeling the pressure to “go big or go home”? In this episode of The Boutique Practices Podcast, Dr. Alex Pankoke breaks down why chasing a seven-figure practice might not be the calling for every woman—and why that’s not small thinking, it’s wise stewardship.

She shares her personal story of nearly burning out while trying to scale too soon, the spiritual lessons she’s learned about alignment and timing, and how God designed women to grow slow—with care, intention, and peace.

✨ In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Why success isn’t measured by size, but by alignment

• How to build a multiple six-figure practice with margin and meaning

• What Adam, Eve, and Mary reveal about feminine growth and timing

• How to release the guilt of “playing small” and embrace your current season

• Why peace, purpose, and presence will always outperform pressure

If you’ve been told that slowing down is lazy or “not smart business,” this conversation will set you free to walk boldly in your assignment, not someone else’s.

🌿 Resources & Links Mentioned: 🎧 Join the Boutique Practice Blueprint 2.0 Accelerator Pilot Group 💬 Connect with Dr. Alex in the Boutique Practices Community on Skool 📩 Get weekly encouragement + strategy emails

Girl...It's time to mount up! In this fiery episode, Dr. Alex gets real about the thoughts and beliefs that look holy but quietly choke the fruit God wants to grow in your life and practice.

She’s calling out the lies that have kept Christian women in healthcare stuck — the fear of failure, the need for control, the pride disguised as protection — and declaring that it’s time to send those lies straight back to hell where they came from.

This is your wake-up call to pick up your sword, put on your armor, and step onto the battlefield. To stop tending fruitless trees and start cultivating what’s blessed.

If you’ve felt tangled in hesitation or afraid to move forward in your calling, this episode is your rallying cry to speak to the fig tree and watch barren ground bloom again. Scripture Reference: Matthew 21:18–19 — “Early in the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then He said, ‘May no fruit ever come from you again,’ and immediately the tree withered.”

In this episode:

The true meaning behind the fig tree in Matthew 21 — and what it reveals about our mindset as believers in business

How “pretty” lies (fear, perfectionism, self-protection) can appear holy but quietly strangle fruitfulness

The story of the vine that overtook Dr. Alex’s garden — and how to spot the same thing in your practice

A prophetic call to uproot fear and rebuild your business on obedience and truth

A prayer of deliverance to speak to the barren things and make room for what’s blessed

⚔️👸🏽Join the Boutique Practices 2.0 Pilot Group: An 8-week accelerator for Kingdom women in healthcare ready to build (or realign) their practice with God — replacing fear with fruit, confusion with clarity, and striving with surrender. ➡️ Join the Pilot Group Here

💬 Connect with Dr. Alex: Email: hello@boutiquepractices.com

Episode: Boundaries & Automations: How Women Build Low-Maintenance, High-Margin Practices Guests: Dr. Alex (host) with Dr. Lauren

What we cover:

• The “second shift” reality—and why boundaries are non-negotiable for women in healthcare

• Automations that protect your care (not replace it): online booking, reminders, smart “we’ll text you back” replies

• Creating patient resource libraries (videos, exercises, emails by trimester/week) to stop repeating yourself

• Using forms, policies, and pre-visit steps to set expectations and filter in empowered, ready patients

• Marketing as a filter: psychographics that attract ownership-minded patients (and repel energy vampires)

• Running lean when you’re between hires (or your front desk is out) without losing the boutique experience

• A quick self-audit to find your biggest energy leaks and systemize them

Try this audit (5 minutes):

1. List 3 tasks that drain you weekly.

2. Circle any the patient could do themselves.

3. Choose 1 to automate this week (template, link, video, or canned reply).

Resources & Next Steps:

• Join the free Boutique Practices Skool community (Skool app → search “Boutique Practices”).

• Coaching inquiries: Part 1 (Masculine vs. Feminine Practice Styles)

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As women in healthcare, we’ve been taught to “do it all.” But what if the model you’re trying to follow was never designed for you in the first place?

In this episode, Dr. Alex and Dr. Lauren get real about the difference between masculine and feminine practice styles. You’ll hear:

• The hidden ways women over-nurture and over-fill in their practices

• Why most business models were designed around a male rhythm and why that matters

• The truth about “outsourcing everything” and what it costs your home life

• How to build a practice that honors your seasons of life and God-given roles

• The first steps to creating boundaries and automations that protect your peace

💡 This episode is part one of a two-part conversation. Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll unpack practical systems and automations to help you protect your time, energy, and sanity.

👉 Join the conversation inside the Boutique Practices Skool community on the Skool app. It’s where faith-led women in healthcare gather for mentorship, coffee hours, and encouragement.

Ever wonder how other women in healthcare manage it all — the school drop-offs, sick days, vacations, and still run a thriving boutique practice? In this episode, Dr. Alex Pankoke pulls back the curtain and walks you through her exact process for building a profitable, part-time, all-cash practice that fits her real life.

Inside you’ll learn:

• How to plan your schedule around your season, not society’s 9-to-5 model

• Why margin management matters more than time management

• How to price and package your care plans based on your true capacity

• What to do when life happens — without guilt or burnout

• The secret to building a practice that supports your faith, family, and freedom

If you’ve been praying for a better rhythm between motherhood, ministry, and meaningful work — this episode is your permission slip.

👉 Join the free Boutique Practices Skool Group for trainings, live coffee hours, and community

In this episode of the Boutique Practices Podcast, Dr. Alex shares how to stop wasting hours chasing algorithms and instead use Facebook strategically to grow your boutique practice. Discover how to leverage local Facebook groups to provide value, position yourself as a trusted community leader, and build referral partnerships that actually bring in patients.

You’ll learn:

• Why social media is best used as a referral connector (not just a patient funnel).

• How to join the right Facebook groups and show up as a community expert.

• Practical tips to block time, provide value, and cheerlead other providers.

• How to move online conversations into offline referral partnerships that multiply.

If you’ve ever asked, “Is Facebook even worth it anymore?” — this episode will show you how to use it smarter, not harder.

👉 Join the Boutique Practices Skool community for free coaching coffee hours, community, and exclusive trainings: skool.com/boutique-practices/about

In this episode of the Boutique Practices Podcast, Dr. Lauren Collins shares her real-life journey with social media—both the highs and the headaches—and what she’s learned as a boutique practice owner and nano-influencer. Whether you love creating content or dread it, this conversation will help you decide if social media should be a central part of your practice growth, or if you’d rather take a “social media optional” path.

We’ll talk about the latest algorithm shifts, how to build authentic connection without burning out, and how to use your presence strategically without letting Instagram take over your life.

👩‍⚕️ This episode is a must-listen for Christian women in chiropractic, physical therapy, and occupational therapy who are craving margin, sustainability, and peace in their practices.

➡️ Join our free Boutique Practices Skool community for coaching coffee hours, connection, and exclusive trainings: skool.com/boutique-practices

Are you tired of feeling chained to Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok just to get patients? In today’s episode of the Boutique Practices Podcast, Dr. Alex unpacks why a social media optional practice is not only possible — but often more profitable.

We’ll talk about:

• The hidden costs of creating endless reels and chasing algorithm changes

• Why SEO-based platforms like Google, blogging, podcasting, and Pinterest bring patients who are already searching for you

• The difference between intent-based searching (Google) and scroll-based searching (social media)

• How to build a marketing funnel that works for your unique strengths — whether that’s podcasting, writing, or referral networks

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t enjoy creating content… there has to be another way,” this episode will show you that yes, you can build a thriving boutique practice without sacrificing your peace, your margin, or your time.

👉 Stay tuned for part two with Dr. Lauren, where we’ll share alternative strategies and perspectives on building a social media optional business.

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Stay tuned for part two with Dr. Lauren, where we’ll share alternative strategies and perspectives on building a social media optional business.